Assistant/Sales Manager, Proactive

Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford

Job Type(s): Permanent, Full Time

Timing/Shift: 5 Day Week, 5.5 Day Week

Industry: Hospitality, Sales / Retail

Job Type(s): Permanent, Full Time

Timing/Shift: 5 Day Week, 5.5 Day Week

Industry: Hospitality, Sales / Retail

Singapore

Diploma

Manager

2 Years Experience

Travel to office

2 Years Experience

Travel to office

Job Description

ABOUT FAIRMONT SINGAPORE AND SWISSÔTEL THE STAMFORD

 

At RC Hotels, we believe the best hospitality experience starts with having great and happy colleagues! 

 

We are looking for a diverse group of passionate individuals to join our two iconic hotels with 13 restaurants and bars; one of Asia’s largest and award-winning Willow Stream Spa; and the cutting edge Raffles City Convention Centre. 

 

Come and be a part of the RC family, and let us work with you to build a dynamic and fulfilling career where everyone will have equal opportunities for growth and success. 

 

Take the step to be a part of something big today, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Assistant/Sales Manager, Proactive

 

Summary of Responsibilities: 

  • Establish lead generation & acquire new accounts to achieve group and FIT revenue goals based on market segmentation and budget 
  • Achieve performance goals set based on assigned portfolio. 
  • Ensure total account management of sales portfolio, plan sales activities and set sales priorities to achieve the revenue goals for all segments
  • Adopt Collaborative approach with reactive sales team to achieve group & event conversion goal 
  • Develop account qualifications criteria and use market research to identify priority markets/ accounts and to assure proactive coverage to all major market segments 
  • Maximizing the use of resources to penetrate new accounts to achieve new business goals 
  • Weekly update of sales activities and other sales reports as needed 
  • Develop ongoing relationships with the clients to ensure business continuity 
  • Involvement in sales related projects and activities as assigned 
  • Understanding of Job Descriptions, Goals, SOP of Sales Department 
  • Adhere to established personnel policies and procedures of the hotels
  • Participate in development and execution of hotel marketing plan to identify sources of group business to the hotel and establish solicitation programs to maximize sales
  • Participate in development of sales action plan to formulate measureable strategy and actions to achieve sales performance 
  • Monitor forecast & production of own group and FIT segments and identify valley periods of sales emphasis to drive revenue 
  • Maintain close and open communication with other departments 
  • Maintain timely communication with Accor Sales Offices, internal & external stake holders & ensure response in a timely & professional manner 
  • Coordinate communication between Sales and Other Departments to assure awareness of bookings and sales programs
  • Maintain timely and responsive communication with accounts and prospects
  • Joint service key accounts with Assistant Director of Sales / Senior Director of Sales and ensure continuity in our communications with accounts & to maximize account productivity
  • Ensure that all safety , health, security and loss control policies and procedures and government legislation are adhered to
  • Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times
  • To carry out other duties as and when assigned by the Management of the Hotel
Job Requirements
  • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor Degree or Diploma 
  • At least 2-5 years of relevant experience in the hotel industry 
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of management
  • Ability to manage and develop sales portfolio of clients 
  • Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively 
  • Ability to plan, direct, organize and control the sales personnel
  • Ability to make decision independently 
  • Team player & Leadership quality

 

Additional Notes:

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and what we really hope to achieve is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

 

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

 

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

 

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

 

If you feel you are ready for your next professional challenge, apply on: https://careers.accor.com/

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Medical Insurance

Staff Discounts

Birthday Leave

AWS

Duty Meals

Annual Leave

ACCOR Staff Discount

Marriage Leave